When Your Vacation Wasn't Exactly Relaxing.

The article addresses the challenge of returning to work feeling more exhausted after a vacation rather than refreshed. It outlines five strategies to recover and restore energy post-vacation: assessing personal health and energy levels across key wellbeing domains, easing back into work with a transition period, reflecting on positive experiences while learning from difficulties, leveraging the "fresh start effect" to establish sustainable habits, and clarifying needs for future time off to ensure more restorative breaks. The article emphasizes that vacations, even when intended to be rejuvenating, can sometimes be draining, and managing energy effectively upon return is crucial for overall wellbeing and work performance.